The Dawkins Line Rail-To-Trail
Trestle on the Dawkins Line Rail-to-Trail
Preliminary work has begun to connect Salyersville to the 36-mile-long Dawkins Line Rail-to-Trail. The Dawkins begins just south of Paintsville in Johnson County, crosses Magoffin County near Salyersville passing through the official Kentucky Trail Town of Royalton, and ends at Evanston in Breathitt County.
Contact Information:
HWY 825 Swamp Branch, KY 41240
(502) 564-2172
Other helpful links:
Website
Directions to all Trail Heads
Trail Link
Massive Timberwork Inside the Ivyton-Gun Creek Tunnel on the Dawkins
Residents of Salyersville treasure their proximity to the Dawkins. This scenic trail traverses three major river watersheds: The Big Sandy, Licking, and the North Fork of the Kentucky River.
The Dawkins is a non-motorized multi-use trail catering to hikers, cyclists, and horseback riders. Highlights include beautiful scenery, abundant wildlife, 36 trestles, the 662’ long Ivyton Tunnel, and other points of interest.
It is hoped the 1,556’ long Tip Top Tunnel will be made available for trail users in the not-too-distant future.
